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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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